I have done acupuncture for years, but current finances I have had to forego it to eat. Chiropractor, too. I also like arthritis classes in a warm pool, that is my current thing. I also employ mediation through chakra balancing CD. I often fall asleep during it, but I know I am still receiving on a different level. My blood pressure had dropped drastically in the last six months. :-)

That is harsh when meds do not agree with you, of people I know with chronic pain that don't want or can't have drugs- it seems popular to use meditation to help control/ deal with the pain and other stuff. I have just started doing it so I'm a total novice but it does seem useful. I just have to remember to do it! I keep forgetting and if I set a timer for it that seems odd but it's what I have to do to do it. I have felt even some direct pain relief during a mediating session, so I am committed to learning it a bit more. There are so many techniques to try and then you can make it your own. I use to do a lot of yoga and that is like physical meditation. My friend told me acupuncture helped her a lot, and I go to a chiropractor are you with anyone like that? Sorry for so many questions 😌

Oh, when your group had to be cancelled because of the cold room, it would've been nice if someone had put a note on the door, or a quick text, for a meeting elsewhere.

it's a shame no one opted for a cup of coffee in a local café, so there still could've been fellowship.

If it helps it's worth it.